Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. His white crest has been sun bleached extensively. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Shamash hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head and is in decent physical shape. His hair is brown and curly. He has blue eyes and a blue hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. A true patriot, Delebean would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Delebean was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Seamstress work with an outfit from a few towns over. Seamstress work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Bonds: Job, Military, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 28000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 2'11" and wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is a great chef.

History: He was born into a rich family. After coming to the age of reason, Burto took it upon himself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 3000 sp. Coral (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a black vest and prefers white and brown shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He has no hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gardain grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Gardain abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His silver hair, when down, is lengthy. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. The war was a terrible time for him, and Gomory does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Gomory was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 800 sp.